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Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscles
- September 7, 2021
- By Fernando Amato
What is diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles?
Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles consists of the separation of the abdominal muscles and is one of the most frequent complaints postpartum.
It usually appears mainly in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and can persist after childbirth. With the increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to pregnancy, the tissue that connects these muscles becomes progressively thinner, losing strength and thus separating.
After pregnancy, it often does not return to normal, or as before, causing abdominal discomfort, body dissatisfaction, and even worsening self-esteem. It can appear in other situations or diseases basically related to increased pressure within the abdomen, such as in obesity, and/or fragility of tissues in the abdominal wall, such as in individuals who have undergone many abdominal surgeries, and is often related to abdominal wall hernias like umbilical hernias. It is rarer for it to be congenital, meaning someone is born with this condition, and it is important to remember that it can also appear in men.
There is no objective definition of how much separation is normal and when it becomes considered pathological; there are studies that show that a distance of up to 2 cm between these muscles is normal in the general population, but this does not prevent those with less than that from experiencing symptoms. The most common symptom is abdominal discomfort, but it is also highly related to a worsened quality of life due to altered body image. It can also be related to back pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Initial treatment can involve strengthening the abdominal wall muscles with targeted exercises and postural education. Girdles and bands can also be used, especially for postpartum prevention, or even after abdominal surgery to prevent diastasis recurrence. Postpartum, it is advisable not to start targeted strengthening exercises before 6 weeks after delivery, and the assisting obstetrician's opinion should always be consulted before starting. Surgical treatment can be performed at least 6 months after delivery, but preferably after stopping breastfeeding.
Surgery can be associated with abdominal dermolipectomy (abdominoplasty), and this association is often recommended to treat excess skin. Treatment can also be performed by laparoscopy or robotic surgery, but these are reserved for cases that do not have excess skin to be treated.
Diastasis of the rectus abdominis muscles consists of the separation of the abdominal muscles and is one of the most frequent complaints postpartum. It usually appears mainly in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy and can persist after childbirth. With the increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to pregnancy, the tissue that connects these muscles becomes progressively thinner, losing strength and thus separating. After pregnancy, it often does not return to normal, or as before, causing abdominal discomfort, body dissatisfaction, and even worsening self-esteem. It can appear in other situations or diseases basically related to increased pressure within the abdomen, such as in obesity, and/or fragility of tissues in the abdominal wall, such as in individuals who have undergone many abdominal surgeries, and is often related to abdominal wall hernias like umbilical hernias. It is rarer for it to be congenital, meaning someone is born with this condition, and it is important to remember that it can also appear in men. There is no objective definition of how much separation is normal and when it becomes considered pathological; there are studies that show that a distance of up to 2 cm between these muscles is normal in the general population, but this does not prevent those with less than that from experiencing symptoms. The most common symptom is abdominal discomfort, but it is also highly related to a worsened quality of life due to altered body image. It can also be related to back pain, urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Initial treatment can involve strengthening the abdominal wall muscles with targeted exercises and postural education. Girdles and bands can also be used, especially for postpartum prevention, or even after abdominal surgery to prevent diastasis recurrence. Postpartum, it is advisable not to start targeted strengthening exercises before 6 weeks after delivery, and the assisting obstetrician's opinion should always be consulted before starting. Surgical treatment can be performed at least 6 months after delivery, but preferably after stopping breastfeeding. Surgery can be associated with abdominal dermolipectomy (abdominoplasty), and this association is often recommended to treat excess skin. Treatment can also be performed by laparoscopy or robotic surgery, but these are reserved for cases that do not have excess skin to be treated.
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